Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology and School Psychologist Certification

The Ph.D. program in School Psychology is full-time, with a typical course load of about 10-credits per semester, including some field experiences. Those are woven throughout the program with more intensive practicums and internships required in the last three years. Students have several options for developing specialized expertise. With extensive backgrounds in research and practice, our faculty possess expertise in several areas, including mental health and behavioral disorders, autism, ADHD, identification of risk and variables that support educational resilience, early intervention, assessment and data based decision-making, and improving early childhood education for ethnic minority and low-income children. Doctoral candidates work with their advisors to develop a qualifying research project and have other opportunities to conduct research on their own or with faculty. In addition to taking a comprehensive exam, candidates research and write a dissertation and complete an internship to earn their Ph.D.